A prominent trading platform has announced the appointment of an experienced technology leader, who previously co-founded a now-defunct cryptocurrency platform, as the new Group Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. This decision follows closely on the heels of the organization hiring a Chief Executive for its North American operations.
In a statement shared via LinkedIn, the company highlighted that the new CTO brings a wealth of experience in both the fintech and consumer digital sectors to the role.
Before joining the current organization as CTO, the individual held the same title at Vemi Money since 2023. Prior to that, he was a co-founder of Ziglu and served on its advisory board for more than four years. A significant acquisition attempt by another trading platform to obtain Ziglu in 2023 ultimately fell through, leading to the latter’s liquidation in May 2025.
The new CTO has an extensive professional background, having worked with various companies including DANIEL, Opta6, Penta Consulting, and BJSS, along with a brief tenure as an Infrastructure Specialist at Starling Bank. Earlier in his nearly thirty-year career, he gained experience at major financial institutions, such as Barclays and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
The firm emphasized that this individual’s background and leadership abilities would be key in driving their strategy aimed at increasing active customer engagement and progressing into the next growth phase.
As the organization continues its commitment to expanding its cryptocurrency services, it recently launched spot crypto trading for clients in the UK via a partnership with Uphold. This service had already been made available in the US market under a different brand.
In a recent development, the firm agreed to acquire an Australian cryptocurrency exchange for £87 million, planning to start with a 70% stake while keeping options open to purchase the remaining shares based on future performance.
Additionally, the company has secured registration from the Financial Conduct Authority as a licensed crypto asset provider, further solidifying its presence and regulatory compliance in the cryptocurrency market.